Question

How has globalization adversely impacted the environment?

• A. Air pollution has increased due to increase in factories.
• B. Water pollution has increased due to domestic and industrial wastes.
• C. The movement of people due to globalization has led to the spread of deadly, infectious diseases all over the world.
• D. Land pollution has increased due to garbage dumps from domestic households and industries.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Land pollution has increased due to garbage dumps from domestic households and industries.

Global connectivity, with respect to trade, has led to an unprecedented increase in pollution levels. Transportation of goods releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide that lead to global warming. Air pollution has increased due to the increase in factories all around the world. Water pollution and garbage dumps have increased due to domestic and industrial wastes.